Wikis



2. A website that uses wiki software, allowing for the easy creation and editing of any number of interlinked web pages, using a simplified markup language or a WYSIWYG text editor within the browser. Often used to create collaborative websites, to power community websites, and for note-taking. ([])
 * Wiki** (//n.//): 1. Hawaiian for "fast"

**Wikis in Plain English** - []
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[|TeachersFirst: Wiki Walk-Through]

 * A great overview of wikis and how they can be used in education**

[|Wikispaces for Educators]

 * Go to this page to create your own ad-free wiki for K-12 education**

**WHAT CAN I DO WITH A WIKI?**

**Other Examples **

 * Presidential Wiki Webquest
 * **2nd Grade Class Wiki> **
 * ** Top Ten Reasons for Using 2.0 in Learning **
 * ** [|Web2ThatWorks Wiki] **
 * **  21CTools  **
 * ** Arbor Heights Elementary School **
 * ** Salute to Seuss **
 * ** [|Carman Elementary School] **
 * ** 8th Grade Math Tips **
 * ** [|High School Online Collaborative Writing] **
 * ** [|Welker's Wikinomics Page] **
 * ** Inverness High School PE Dept **
 * ** Literacy Ideas Wiki for Teachers **
 * **Educational Wikis**
 * **Fun Facts USA - Collaborate nation-wide**
 * **Foods of Spanish Speaking Countries**
 * **French ePals**
 * **Dinosaur Info Wiki**

**Wiki Resources **

 * **Create your own wiki in Wikispaces - a step-by-step guide for creating and maintaining your wiki. **
 * **Getting Tricky with Wikis - spice it up! Tips and tricks to make your wiki stand out from the rest.**
 * **Wikispaces Tips for Teachers**
 * **How to Embed Videos**

**Other Wiki Sites **

 * [|PBWorks for Classrooms]
 * [|MediaWiki]
 * [|Wikia]
 * [|Wetpaint] 

